Android TV stick

[leo2575]

Well Leo, you made a Smart decision by deciding not to buy the "smart" TV

Yes falcon, somehow I didn't feel it's worth spending 80k just for the smartness in tv, especially when I already have a 40" LCD .

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[leo2575]

Bad news guys ,

This the latest package status " Send item to customs (Inb) "

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[gobble]

I need something for my CRT to surf youtube videos. Something that has fast responsive UI and stable.

Which one do you guys recommend?

Thanks
--G

 

[leo2575]

Most of the sticks support only HDMI port , not sure if you can use a HDMI to AV convertor..

 

[dheerajjotwani]

I have gone ahead and ordered the mk808 too. Its due from hong kong. Is anybody else using it here... please share your experience

tapped on Note II cdma

 

[leo2575]

Ok , GUys after days & days of waiting the IPS website showed a update which brought a smile to my face.:yahoo:

1/22/2013 11:40:00 AM INDIA MUMBAI AIR Send item to customs (Inb)
2/5/2013 2:51:00 PM INDIA MUMBAI FOREIGN POST OFFICE Record item customs information (Inb)
Retention reason : Articles importation subject to restrictions import- license
2/5/2013 2:51:00 PM INDIA MUMBAI FOREIGN POST OFFICE Return item from customs (Inb)

So i am hoping that the item would be landing at my doorstep in the week to come. Hopefully the custom guys have not ripped it apart..

 

[sam9s]

Even I was looking for something like this ...... but I was skiptical of the performance, so opted and ordered the best cheapest android stick I can find ..... UHOST U1A for 30 USD.

Cortex-A8 Technology / AllWinner A10 CPU @ 1GHz
1GB DDR3
4GB NAND Flash

Will review once the product arrives .....
youtube review can be seen here ...

Review UHost U1A U2 Android 4.0.4 Mini PC TV XBMC Test HD - YouTube

 

[canchi]

Have ordered the mk808 from Amazon. Should reach me by the 10th Feb, being hand carried by a friend.

 

[dheerajjotwani]

Lolz what timing... ips Site shows mine returned from customs in delhi on 5th so I am expecting it next week too.

Was reading on a special build of xbmc for Android which uses mx player externally for playing with HW Acc.

I have also called for a ethernet usb Dongle to use with this stick as the wifi still is choppy at best.

tapped on Note II cdma

 

[leo2575]

I guess the buggers from custom would have woken up from deep slumber and started processing all the items. I only hope and pray they did not open and tamper with the stuff. I heard people that they received empty packages.

 

[leo2575]

Hurray .. I got my stick delivered today. Had to pay 309 bucks to the post man(that's OK). As per the customs rules i needn't pay but this is democracy and everyone can rob while they can.

Good thing is all the items are intact though the customs guys did open the package, they did seal everything back in order.

Let me play with it for some time and post pics and reviews a bit later.

 

[dheerajjotwani]

Wow. No such luck here yet. Reviews and tips awaited

tapped on Note II cdma

 

[leo2575]

Did initial round of testing, everything works fine. Was able to use my Logitech wireless keyboard and mouse. WiFi Works fine, played couple of YouTube videos , awesome. The stock ROM is basic, need to upgrade to Finless 1.5A custom ROM which is pretty good. Need to run some more tests after upgrade. Overall i am happy.. Wish I could do more ,but need to work on a presentation to my Snr. Mgmt. scheduled on Monday , so will do the R&D next weekend. BTW i also ordered a HDMI switch(Pretty useful) as I have 2 HDMI ports on my TV and this gives an option to connect 3 devices at once and a Remote to switch.

Just wait for more updates from me. meanwhile few snaps of the product/unpacking.

 

[dheerajjotwani]

Status on mine shows forwarded to my city so I should get it next week too. ..

tapped on Note II cdma

 

[canchi]

Leo,
1. Where did u get the mk808 from? Is the power supply 230v?
2. And the hdmi switch from? And what did it cost?

My friend should be landing in Blore on Monday and I should be able to land my hands on the stick soon after!

 

[leo2575]

Got it from dealextreme.com. Yes it supports 230V and the HDMI switch was 11.30 and MK808 was 53.40 + 309Rs (Custom Duty) ~ 3800 Rs.

 

[leo2575]

Connected my Logitech wireless keyboard/mouse and Intex Webcam using a belkin USB 4 port HUB. Was able to make skype calls, everything works fine. I am using the Finless 1.5 ROM , need to upgrade to 1.6 cos i am sure it would be much better. Its awesome to browse net on a 40" LCD. Played some HD movie trailers of Youtube they rocked.

 

[dheerajjotwani]

Sounds great. Hope I get mine tomorrow. Raring to have a go at it.

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[leo2575]

Upgraded to Finless ROM 1.6, its fast and good and much refined compared to 1.5.

 

[canchi]

Upgraded to Finless ROM 1.6, its fast and good and much refined compared to 1.5.

Do you do that directly from the net, or do you need to download the software onto a pen drive first?